Dallas/FW Radio: Vince Richards To Exit Audacy

Vince Richards, Audacy’s Vice President of Rock Programming and Director of Programming & Operations for Dallas trio 100.3 JACK FM (KJKK), ALT 103.7 (KVIL) and 98.7 The Spot (KSPF), will exit the company November 30 after four decades in radio.

Dallas SVP/Market Manager Bob Mackay broke the news in a Thursday staff memo obtained by RAMP 24/7, praising Richards for “elevating our rock brands to new heights” while overseeing 27 rock-leaning stations in 22 markets nationwide.

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Richards, 58, told colleagues he is “ready for the next chapter” but has not announced plans. Industry sources say he is fielding consulting offers and may launch a programming syndicate.

A St. Louis native who started as a KSHE-95 night jock, Richards rose through Clear Channel Dallas/Houston, Townsquare Media, iHeart and Audacy Sacramento before returning to DFW in 2020. He earned multiple Marconi and R&R awards for turning around under-performing rock outlets.

Mackay wrote: “Vince’s passion for talent development and fearless format evolution leaves every station stronger. We wish him nothing but continued success.”

No successor has been named; Richards will assist with transition through month-end. The departure is the latest high-level exit from Audacy’s rock bench amid Chapter 11 restructuring.